Christchurch
Cheap, reliable car hire in Christchurch from $29/day. The ideal start to your South Island road trip.
About this location
Christchurch is the launchpad for some of the most spectacular drives on the planet — Mt Cook, Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound and the West Coast glaciers are all within a day's drive. Nomado makes it easy with a well-maintained late-model fleet, unlimited kilometres, insurance included and a fast pickup from our Christchurch depot or the airport.
Whether you're heading west to Arthur's Pass, south to the lakes, or up the rugged Kaikoura coast, our fleet has the right car for the journey. Pick the budget Mazda Demio for solo travel, an Outlander SUV for family adventures, or the 7 seater with 4WD and roof racks for ski trips and bigger groups.
We're a locally owned NZ rental company. That means no inflated airport pricing, no daily insurance add-ons, no fuel-policy fine print. Just transparent rates from $29/day with everything you need included.
Flying out of Auckland after exploring both islands? No problem. Pick up in Christchurch, drop off in Auckland — we'll take care of the logistics.
Available Vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander 2012–2014
From
$49 / day
Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2018
From
$59 / day
Pick your dates and vehicle to see live availability and pricing.
Top Drives
3 hr drive to Lake Tekapo's turquoise waters and the dark sky reserve.
6 hr South Island classic via Mt Cook and the MacKenzie Country.
4 hr drive to Franz Josef via Arthur's Pass — one of NZ's best drives.
Nomado car rental in Christchurch starts from $29/day. All rentals include unlimited kilometres, insurance and unlimited drivers.
Yes — our Christchurch depot at 305 Marshs Road, Hornby South is just minutes from CHC, with a complimentary shuttle to and from the terminal.
Absolutely. The drive takes around 6 hours and is one of the world's most scenic. Unlimited kilometres are included in all our rentals.
Yes, Nomado offers one-way rentals between Christchurch and Auckland. Fees apply and are calculated at booking.